- 1: 45 pm
- 7,02 km
- 15 m
- 15 m
- 102 m
- 117 m
- 15 m
- Start: Nature trail parking lot in Zwochau
- Destination: Nature trail parking lot in Zwochau
At Grabschützer Lake, nature is reclaiming the former open-cast mining area in its own way. This has created a diverse landscape that provides a habitat for numerous protected animal and plant species and is part of the European bird sanctuary (SPA). The core zone is inaccessible to avoid disturbance, but the 3 km circular path, which can be reached via three central entrances, offers plenty of opportunities for your own observations and enjoyment. Telescopes are also available at some points. The nature trail also provides information about landscape history, geology, ecology, flora and fauna at 7 stations.
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Directions
From the car park, the circular trail begins behind the barrier on the right and leads around the Grabschützer See to the left. At the first fork, hikers keep left and follow the path between Zwochauer See and Grabschützer See. After a while, hikers reach the straight which offers a great view between Werbeliner See and Grabschützer See. Follow the sign for the Grabschützer See nature trail and turn left. There are more interesting signs here about the mining area. A few steps later, the trail leads past a covered picnic bench and a small viewing point, the Mottenhügel. The trail continues to the left until the starting point is reached on the right.
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Arrival & Parking
The nature trail at Grabschützer See can be reached by car as follows:
- via the A9 motorway junction Wiedemar, then on the S2 state road to Zwochau (7km)
- via the A14 motorway junction Leipzig/Nord, then on the S2 state road to Zwochau (10km)
Parking is available at the central starting point of the nature trail in Zwochau, Hallesche Straße
To arrive by train you can use the Rackwitz train station (8,5km) or the Delitzsch / Unterer Bahnhof train station (8,5km).
If you want to come by bus, take line 190 or line 209 to the Leipziger Straße, Zwochau or Am Teich stop (0,5 km).
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author
Verena Daser
Organization
LEIPZIG REGION
Author's tip
- View of Lake Werbelin
- viewpoint to enjoy the landscape
- informative panels about the former open-cast mine and the formation of the current surroundings
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